Does Jumping Rope Burn More Calories Than Running?
Should you want to smolder calories quick and efficiently, you may think of substituting your running shoes for a jump rope. Originally a game for children, jumping rope is now a trendy and effective full-body cardio workout routine, popular among the fitness enthusiasts on TikTok and is making its way into serious training plans. However, is it really so good at burning calories that it can outperform running? Let’s delve deeper into the matter.
Why Jumping Rope Is Back in the Spotlight
Jump rope workouts went from being sport-specific to boxers and CrossFit athletes being available to everyone. The fact that more than 2 billion people have used the #jumprope hashtag on TikTok makes it very clear that this new fitness trend is not going anywhere soon. Jumping rope isn’t only for fun – apart from being entertaining, it also helps to make your coordination better, makes you stronger, and increases your endurance. And of course, it is a great way of burning calories—a lot of them.
Comparing Benefits: Running vs Jumping Rope
To say the least, running and jumping rope are excellent forms of cardio. They both work all of your body parts from the top (core, shoulders) to the bottom (legs, glutes). In addition to this, they also stimulate the process of bone mass increase and by releasing endorphins also contribute to mental well-being. But here is one reason why if done correctly jumping the rope will win a race with the running: It’s very gentle on the joints, and the body is in charge of several muscle groups simultaneously thanks to the performance of the brain.
Which Burns More Calories?
Calorie consumption depends on your weight, the intensity of your training and the duration of your workout. Nevertheless, let’s compare the hard data. For instance, a person whose weight is 132 pounds can torch round about 130 calories in 10 minutes of jumping rope. In the case of doing it for 15 minutes, calorie burning will climb to 200+. Similarly, if the same person opts for a 30-minute outdoor run with a steady pace, they will have only burnt around 160 calories.
In a few words, the main idea here is that you can achieve greater calorie expenditure in a shorter time frame if you do jump rope intervals instead of a much longer regular running session.
Tips for the Highest Burn
Do you want to give your metabolism an even bigger kick? Well, then add high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your jumping sessions. In the presence of a Tabata format, a circuit-style workout with bodyweight exercises in between jump sets, or the use of a weighted rope, you will accomplish the task. The latter will not only fire up your metabolism but give your muscles a good tone. You can even use a weighted rope to challenge your muscles even more.
So what if you’re still a fan of running? You can add some hills, increase your speed, or engage yourself in sprinting intervals in order to have a more productive result.
A 16-Minute Jump Rope HIIT Workout
Why not attempt a four-round HIIT finisher to burn an enormous amount of calories? Here’s how it goes:
- 50-75 jump rope reps
- 10 bodyweight squats
- 10 push-up shoulder taps
- 10 alternating V-ups
- 5 burpees
Recall that each up-and-down is for 4 minutes AMRAP-style, and you have one minute in between the rounds.
Running and skipping rope both complement a good fitness plan well. But if you desire to get more done in such a short time by burning calories thereby gaining strength, coordination, and agility, you should go for jumping rope. Also, it has the characteristics of being light, not so expensive, and easily doable even if you have lots to do.
